Project Manager-Strategic Partnerships

 Title: Project Manager, Strategic Partnerships

·        Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of key strategic goals, aligning with the organization’s mission, vision, and departmental goals and establishing clear expectations for collaboration.

·        Spearheading special assignments and tasks, including managing resources, executing communication plans, and working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution.

·        Regularly reporting on project status to key stakeholders, including senior leadership, highlighting achievements and areas for improvement.

·        Proactively manages stakeholder expectations and addresses concerns effectively.

·        Tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the success of partnerships and outcomes.

·        Analyzes data to identify areas for improvement and implements necessary adjustments to strategies and tactics.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

·        The ability to understand the broader business landscape and identify strategic opportunities for collaboration.

·        Excellent customer service and quality assurance skills.

·        Proven experience managing complex initiatives from initiation to completion with minimal support.

·        Ability to raise performance standards, maximize resource utilization and productivity, provide coaching and mentoring, conduct annual performance appraisals, manage staff hiring, and address performance concerns.

·        Strong written and verbal communication skills, including effective communication with technical and non-technical employees.

·        Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

·        Data-driven approach to decision-making, with the ability to analyze performance metrics and draw actionable insights.

·        Understanding of the relevant industry, market trends, and competition.

Minimum Qualifications 

·        Seven years of progressive IT leadership experience.

·        Skilled communicator with exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

·        Exceptional business relationship and negotiation skills.

·        Outstanding performer, persistent and proactive leader, exceptionally detail-oriented, and driven to exceed expectations.

·        A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field (equivalent professional experience will be considered).

Preferred Qualifications

 ·        ITIL V3 Foundations or higher certification highly desired.